Pensioner Silvino Sanz Revuelta, 86, holds up a one Euro coin in Escalona del Prado, central Spain, on the eve of the introduction of euro notes and coins in 12 European countries December 31, 2001. Spain assumes the six-month European Union presidency on Tuesday, the same day euro notes and coins enter circulation in 12 of the 15 EU nations.

Pensioner Silvino Sanz Revuelta, 86, holds up a one Euro coin in Escalona del Prado, central Spain, on the eve of the introduction of euro notes and coins in 12 European countries December 31, 2001. Spain assumes the six-month European Union presidency on Tuesday, the same day euro notes and coins enter circulation in 12 of the 15 EU nations.